CHAPTER XVII.
FLAMES IN THE SCHOOL-ROOM.
"Good morning," said Dr.Gresham, approaching Robert and Iola.

"How are you both?
You have mended rapidly," turning to Robert, "but then it was only a flesh wound.

Your general health being good, and your blood in excellent condition, it was not hard for you to rally." "Where have you been, Doctor?
I have a faint recollection of having seen you on the morning I was brought in from the field, but not since." "I have been on a furlough.

I was running down through exhaustion and overwork, and I was compelled to go home for a few weeks' rest.

But now, as they are about to close the hospital, I shall be permanently relieved.